EP3113291A1 - Connectivité gérée dans des systèmes électriques et procédés associés - Google Patents

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EP3113291A1
EP3113291A1 EP16182721.7A EP16182721A EP3113291A1 EP 3113291 A1 EP3113291 A1 EP 3113291A1 EP 16182721 A EP16182721 A EP 16182721A EP 3113291 A1 EP3113291 A1 EP 3113291A1
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Loren J. Mattson
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  • communications devices can be used for switching, cross-connecting, and interconnecting communications signal transmission paths in a communications network. Some such communications devices are installed in one or more equipment racks to permit organized, high-density installations to be achieved in limited space available for equipment.
  • Communications devices can be organized into communications networks, which typically include numerous logical communication links between various items of equipment. Often a single logical communication link is implemented using several pieces of physical communication media.
  • a logical communication link between a computer and an inter-networking device such as a hub or router can be implemented as follows. A first cable connects the computer to a jack mounted in a wall. A second cable connects the wall-mounted jack to a port of a patch panel, and a third cable connects the inter-networking device to another port of a patch panel. A "patch cord" cross connects the two together.
  • a single logical communication link is often implemented using several segments of physical communication media.
  • NMS Network management systems
  • NMS systems are typically aware of logical communication links that exist in a communications network, but typically do not have information about the specific physical layer media (e.g., the communications devices, cables, couplers, etc.) that are used to implement the logical communication links. Indeed, NMS systems typically do not have the ability to display or otherwise provide information about how logical communication links are implemented at the physical layer level.
  • the present disclosure relates to communications connector assemblies and arrangements that provide physical layer management (PLM) capabilities.
  • PLM physical layer management
  • the portion of the communications network 101 shown in FIG. 1 includes first and second connector assemblies 130, 130' at which communications signals S1 pass from one portion of the communications network 101 to another portion of the communications network 101.
  • connector assemblies 130, 130' include, for example, rack-mounted connector assemblies (e.g., patch panels, distribution units, and media converters for fiber and copper physical communication media), wall-mounted connector assemblies (e.g., boxes, jacks, outlets, and media converters for fiber and copper physical communication media), and inter-networking devices (e.g., switches, routers, hubs, repeaters, gateways, and access points).
  • the first connector assembly 130 defines at least one port 132 configured to communicatively couple at least a first media segment 105 to at least a second media segment 115 to enable the communication signals S1 to pass between the media segments 105, 115.
  • the at least one port 132 of the first connector assembly 130 may be directly connected to a port 132' of the second connector assembly 130'.
  • the port 132 is directly connected to the port 132' when the communications signals S1 pass between the two ports 132, 132' without passing through an intermediate port. For example, routing a patchcord between port 132 and port 132' directly connects the ports 132, 132'.
  • the port 132 of the first connector assembly 130 also may be indirectly connected to the port 132' of the second connector assembly 130'.
  • the port 132 is indirectly connected to the port 132' when the communications signals S1 pass through an intermediate port when traveling between the ports 132, 132'.
  • the communications signals S1 may be routed over one media segment from the port 132 at the first connector assembly 130 to a port of a third connector assembly at which the media segment is coupled to another media segment that is routed from the port of the third connector assembly to the port 132' of the second connector assembly 130'.
  • Non-limiting examples of media segments include optical fibers, which carry optical data signals, and electrical conductors (e.g., CAT-5, 6, and 7 twisted-pair cables), which carry electrical data signals.
  • Media segments also can include electrical plugs, fiber optic connectors (e.g., SC, LC, FC, LX.5, or MPO connectors), adapters, media converters, and other physical components terminating to the fibers, conductors, or other such media segments.
  • the techniques described here also can be used with other types of connectors including, for example, BNC connectors, F connectors, DSX jacks and plugs, bantam jacks and plugs.
  • each media segment 105, 115 is terminated at a plug or connector 110, 120, respectively, which is configured to communicatively connect the media segments 105, 115.
  • the port 132 of the connector assembly 130 can be configured to align ferrules of two fiber optic connectors 110, 120.
  • the port 132 of the connector assembly 130 can be configured to electrically connect an electrical plug with an electrical socket (e.g., a jack).
  • the port 132 can include a media converter configured to connect an optical fiber to an electrical conductor.
  • the connector assembly 130 does not actively manage (e.g., is passive with respect to) the communications signals S1 passing through port 132. For example, in some implementations, the connector assembly 130 does not modify the communications signal S1 carried over the media segments 105, 115. Further, in some implementations, the connector assembly 130 does not read, store, or analyze the communications signal S1 carried over the media segments 105, 115.
  • the communications and data management system 100 also provides physical layer information (PLI) functionality as well as physical layer management (PLM) functionality.
  • PLI physical layer information
  • PLM physical layer management
  • PLAI functionality refers to the ability of a physical component or system to identify or otherwise associate physical layer information with some or all of the physical components used to implement the physical layer of the system.
  • PLM functionality refers to the ability of a component or system to manipulate or to enable others to manipulate the physical components used to implement the physical layer of the system (e.g., to track what is connected to each component, to trace connections that are made using the components, or to provide visual indications to a user at a selected component).
  • physical layer information refers to information about the identity, attributes, and/or status of the physical components used to implement the physical layer of the communications system 101.
  • physical layer information of the communications system 101 can include media information, device information, and location information.
  • media information refers to physical layer information pertaining to cables, plugs, connectors, and other such media segments.
  • the media information is stored on or in the media segments, themselves.
  • the media information can be stored at one or more data repositories for the communications system, either alternatively or in addition to the media, themselves.
  • Non-limiting examples of media information include a part number, a serial number, a plug or other connector type, a conductor or fiber type, a cable or fiber length, cable polarity, a cable or fiber pass-through capacity, a date of manufacture, a manufacturing lot number, information about one or more visual attributes of physical communication media (e.g., information about the color or shape of the physical communication media or an image of the physical communication media), and an insertion count (i.e., a record of the number of times the media segment has been connected to another media segment or network component).
  • Media information also can include testing or media quality or performance information. The testing or media quality or performance information, for example, can be the results of testing that is performed when a particular segment of media is manufactured.
  • one or more of the components of the communications network 101 is configured to store physical layer information pertaining to the component as will be disclosed in more detail herein.
  • the connectors 110, 120, the media segments 105, 115, and/or the connector assemblies 130, 130' may store physical layer information.
  • each connector 110, 120 may store information pertaining to itself (e.g., type of connector, data of manufacture, etc.) and/or to the respective media segment 105, 115 (e.g., type of media, test results, etc.).
  • the media segments 105, 115 or connectors 110, 120 may store media information that includes a count of the number of times that the media segment (or connector) has been inserted into port 132.
  • the count stored in or on the media segment is updated each time the segment (or plug or connector) is inserted into port 132.
  • This insertion count value can be used, for example, for warranty purposes (e.g., to determine if the connector has been inserted more than the number of times specified in the warranty) or for security purposes (e.g., to detect unauthorized insertions of the physical communication media).
  • one or more of the components of the communications network 101 also can read the physical layer information from one or more media segments retained thereat.
  • one or more network components includes a media reading interface that is configured to read physical layer information stored on or in the media segments or connectors attached thereto.
  • the connector assembly 130 includes a media reading interface 134 that can read media information stored on the media cables 105, 115 retained within the port 132.
  • the media reading interface 134 can read media information stored on the connectors or plugs 110, 120 terminating the cables 105, 115, respectively.
  • some types of physical layer information can be obtained by the connector assembly 130 from a user at the connector assembly 130 via a user interface (e.g., a keypad, a scanner, a touch screen, buttons, etc.).
  • the connector assembly 130 can provide the physical layer information obtained from the user to other devices or systems that are coupled to the network 101 (as described in more detail herein).
  • some or all physical layer information can be obtained by the connector assembly 130 from other devices or systems that are coupled to the network 101.
  • physical layer information pertaining to media that is not configured to store such information can be entered manually into another device or system that is coupled to the network 101 (e.g., at the connector assembly 130, at the computer 160, or at the aggregation point 150).
  • the physical layer information read by a network component may be processed or stored at the component.
  • the first connector assembly 130 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to read physical layer information stored on the connectors 110, 120 and/or on the media segments 105, 115 using media reading interface 134.
  • the first connector assembly 130 may store not only physical layer information about itself (e.g., the total number of available ports at that assembly 130, the number of ports currently in use, etc.), but also physical layer information about the connectors 110, 120 inserted at the ports and/or about the media segments 105, 115 attached to the connectors 110, 120.
  • the connector assembly 130 is configured to add, delete, and/or change the physical layer information stored in or on the segment of physical communication media 105, 115 (i.e., or the associated connectors 110, 120).
  • the media information stored in or on the segment of physical communication media 105, 115 can be updated to include the results of testing that is performed when a segment of physical media is installed or otherwise checked.
  • such testing information is supplied to the aggregation point 150 for storage and/or processing.
  • modification of the physical layer information does not affect the communications signals S1 passing through the connector assembly 130.
  • the physical layer information obtained by the media reading interface may be communicated (see PLI signals S2) over the network 101 for processing and/or storage.
  • the components of the communications network 101 are connected to one or more aggregation devices 150 (described in greater detail herein) and/or to one or more computing systems 160.
  • each connector assembly 130 includes a PLI port 136 that is separate from the "normal" ports 132 of the connector assembly 130.
  • Physical layer information is communicated between the connector assembly 130 and the network 101 through the PLI port 136.
  • the connector assembly 130 is connected to a representative aggregation device 150, a representative computing system 160, and to other components of the network 101 (see looped arrow) via the PLI port 136.
  • the communications network 101 includes a data network along which the physical layer information described above is communicated. At least some of the media segments and other components of the data network may be separate from those of the communications network 101 to which such physical layer information pertains.
  • the first connector assembly 130 may include a plurality of fiber optic adapters defining ports at which connectorized optical fibers are optically coupled together to create an optical path for communications signals S1.
  • the first connector assembly 130 also may include one or more electrical cable ports at which the physical layer information (see PLI signals S2) are passed to other parts of the data network. (e.g., to the one or more aggregation points 150 and/or to the one or more computer systems 160).
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one example implementation of a communications management system 200 that includes PLI functionality as well as PLM functionality.
  • the management system 200 comprises a plurality of connector assemblies 202.
  • the system 200 includes one or more connector assemblies 202 connected to an IP network 218.
  • the connector assemblies 202 shown in FIG. 2 illustrate various implementations of the connector assembly 130 of FIG. 1 .
  • Each connector assembly 202 includes one or more ports 204, each of which is used to connect two or more segments of physical communication media to one another (e.g., to implement a portion of a logical communication link for communication signals S1 of FIG. 1 ). At least some of the connector assemblies 202 are designed for use with segments of physical communication media that have physical layer information stored in or on them. The physical layer information is stored in or on the segment of physical communication media in a manner that enables the stored information, when the segment is attached to a port 204, to be read by a programmable processor 206 associated with the connector assembly 202.
  • each of the ports 204 of the connector assemblies 202 comprises a respective media reading interface 208 via which the respective programmable processor 206 is able to determine if a physical communication media segment is attached to that port 204 and, if one is, to read the physical layer information stored in or on the attached segment (if such media information is stored therein or thereon).
  • the programmable processor 206 associated with each connector assembly 202 is communicatively coupled to each of the media reading interfaces 208 using a suitable bus or other interconnect (not shown).
  • each connector assembly 202 includes its own respective programmable processor 206 and its own respective network interface 216 that is used to communicatively couple that connector assembly 202 to an Internet Protocol (IP) network 218.
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • a group of connector assemblies 202 are physically located near each other (e.g., in a bay or equipment closet). Each of the connector assemblies 202 in the group includes its own respective programmable processor 206. However, in the second connector assembly configuration 212, some of the connector assemblies 202 (referred to here as “interfaced connector assemblies”) include their own respective network interfaces 216 while some of the connector assemblies 202 (referred to here as “non-interfaced connector assemblies”) do not. The non-interfaced connector assemblies 202 are communicatively coupled to one or more of the interfaced connector assemblies 202 in the group via local connections.
  • the non-interfaced connector assemblies 202 are communicatively coupled to the IP network 218 via the network interface 216 included in one or more of the interfaced connector assemblies 202 in the group.
  • the total number of network interfaces 216 used to couple the connector assemblies 202 to the IP network 218 can be reduced.
  • the non-interfaced connector assemblies 202 are connected to the interfaced connector assembly 202 using a daisy chain topology (though other topologies can be used in other implementations and embodiments).
  • a group of connector assemblies 202 are physically located near each other (e.g., within a bay or equipment closet). Some of the connector assemblies 202 in the group (also referred to here as “master” connector assemblies 202) include both their own programmable processors 206 and network interfaces 216, while some of the connector assemblies 202 (also referred to here as “slave” connector assemblies 202) do not include their own programmable processors 206 or network interfaces 216. Each of the slave connector assemblies 202 is communicatively coupled to one or more of the master connector assemblies 202 in the group via one or more local connections.
  • the programmable processor 206 in each of the master connector assemblies 202 is able to carry out the PLM functions for both the master connector assembly 202 of which it is a part and any slave connector assemblies 202 to which the master connector assembly 202 is connected via the local connections. As a result, the cost associated with the slave connector assemblies 202 can be reduced.
  • the slave connector assemblies 202 are connected to a master connector assembly 202 in a star topology (though other topologies can be used in other implementations and embodiments).
  • Each programmable processor 206 is configured to execute software or firmware that causes the programmable processor 206 to carry out various functions described below.
  • Each programmable processor 206 also includes suitable memory (not shown) that is coupled to the programmable processor 206 for storing program instructions and data.
  • the programmable processor 206 determines if a physical communication media segment is attached to a port 204 with which that processor 206 is associated and, if one is, to read the identifier and attribute information stored in or on the attached physical communication media segment (if the segment includes such information stored therein or thereon) using the associated media reading interface 208.
  • a group of connector assemblies 202 are housed within a common chassis or other enclosure.
  • Each of the connector assemblies 202 in the configuration 215 includes their own programmable processors 206.
  • the programmable processors 206 in each of the connector assemblies are "slave" processors 206.
  • Each of the slave programmable processor 206 is also communicatively coupled to a common "master" programmable processor 217 (e.g., over a backplane included in the chassis or enclosure).
  • the master programmable processor 217 is coupled to a network interface 216 that is used to communicatively couple the master programmable processor 217 to the IP network 218.
  • each slave programmable processor 206 is configured to determine if physical communication media segments are attached to its port 204 and to read the physical layer information stored in or on the attached physical communication media segments (if the attached segments have such information stored therein or thereon) using the associated media reading interfaces 208.
  • the physical layer information is communicated from the slave programmable processor 206 in each of the connector assemblies 202 in the chassis to the master processor 217.
  • the master processor 217 is configured to handle the processing associated with communicating the physical layer information read from by the slave processors 206 to devices that are coupled to the IP network 218.
  • the aggregation point 220 includes functionality that obtains physical layer information from the connector assemblies 202 (and other devices) and stores the physical layer information in a data store.
  • the aggregation point 220 can be used to receive physical layer information from various types of connector assemblies 202 that have functionality for automatically reading information stored in or on the segment of physical communication media.
  • the aggregation point 220 and aggregation functionality 224 can be used to receive physical layer information from other types of devices that have functionality for automatically reading information stored in or on the segment of physical communication media. Examples of such devices include end-user devices - such as computers, peripherals (e.g., printers, copiers, storage devices, and scanners), and IP telephones - that include functionality for automatically reading information stored in or on the segment of physical communication media.
  • the aggregation point 220 also can be used to obtain other types of physical layer information.
  • the aggregation point 220 also obtains information about physical communication media segments that is not otherwise automatically communicated to an aggregation point 220.
  • This information can be provided to the aggregation point 220, for example, by manually entering such information into a file (e.g., a spreadsheet) and then uploading the file to the aggregation point 220 (e.g., using a web browser) in connection with the initial installation of each of the various items.
  • a file e.g., a spreadsheet
  • Such information can also, for example, be directly entered using a user interface provided by the aggregation point 220 (e.g., using a web browser).
  • the aggregation point 220 also includes functionality that provides an interface for external devices or entities to access the physical layer information maintained by the aggregation point 220. This access can include retrieving information from the aggregation point 220 as well as supplying information to the aggregation point 220.
  • the aggregation point 220 is implemented as "middleware" that is able to provide such external devices and entities with transparent and convenient access to the PLI maintained by the access point 220.
  • the aggregation point 220 aggregates PLI from the relevant devices on the IP network 218 and provides external devices and entities with access to such PLI, the external devices and entities do not need to individually interact with all of the devices in the IP network 218 that provide PLI, nor do such devices need to have the capacity to respond to requests from such external devices and entities.
  • a network management system (NMS) 230 includes PLI functionality 232 that is configured to retrieve physical layer information from the aggregation point 220 and provide it to the other parts of the NMS 230 for use thereby.
  • the NMS 230 uses the retrieved physical layer information to perform one or more network management functions.
  • the NMS 230 communicates with the aggregation point 220 over the IP network 218.
  • one or more inter-networking devices 238 used to implement the IP network 218 include physical layer information (PLI) functionality 240.
  • the PLI functionality 240 of the inter-networking device 238 is configured to retrieve physical layer information from the aggregation point 220 and use the retrieved physical layer information to perform one or more inter-networking functions.
  • Examples of inter-networking functions include Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 (of the OSI model) inter-networking functions such as the routing, switching, repeating, bridging, and grooming of communication traffic that is received at the inter-networking device.
  • the aggregation point 220 can be implemented on a standalone network node (e.g., a standalone computer running appropriate software) or can be integrated along with other network functionality (e.g., integrated with an element management system or network management system or other network server or network element). Moreover, the functionality of the aggregation point 220 can be distribute across many nodes and devices in the network and/or implemented, for example, in a hierarchical manner (e.g., with many levels of aggregation points).
  • the IP network 218 can include one or more local area networks and/or wide area networks (e.g., the Internet). As a result, the aggregation point 220, NMS 230, and computer 236 need not be located at the same site as each other or at the same site as the connector assemblies 202 or the inter-networking devices 238.
  • power can be supplied to the connector assemblies 202 using conventional "Power over Ethernet" techniques specified in the IEEE 802.3af standard, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
  • a power hub 242 or other power supplying device located near or incorporated into an inter-networking device that is coupled to each connector assembly 202 injects DC power onto one or more of the wires (also referred to here as the "power wires") included in the copper twisted-pair cable used to connect each connector assembly 202 to the associated inter-networking device.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of one example connection system 300 including a connector assembly 320 configured to collect physical layer information from a connector arrangement 310.
  • the example connection system 300 shown includes a jack module 320 and an electrical plug 310.
  • the connector arrangement 310 terminates at least a first electrical segment (e.g., a conductor cable) 305 of physical communications media and the connector assembly 320 terminates at least second electrical segments (e.g., twisted pairs of copper wires) 329 of physical communications media.
  • the connector assembly 320 defines at least one socket port 325 in which the connector arrangement 310 can be accommodated.
  • Each electrical segment 305 of the connector arrangement 310 carries communication signals (e.g., communications signals S1 of FIG. 1 ) to primary contact members 312 on the connector arrangement 310.
  • the connector assembly 320 includes a primary contact arrangement 322 that is accessible from the socket port 325.
  • the primary contact arrangement 322 is aligned with and configured to interface with the primary contact members 312 to receive the communications signals (S1 of FIG. 1 ) from the primary contact members 312 when the connector arrangement 310 is inserted into the socket 325 of the connector assembly 320.
  • the connector arrangement 310 can include a storage device 315 configured to store physical layer information.
  • the connector arrangement 310 also includes second contact members 314 that are electrically coupled (i.e., or otherwise communicatively coupled) to the storage device 315.
  • the storage device 315 is implemented using an EEPROM (e.g., a PCB surface-mount EEPROM).
  • the storage device 315 is implemented using other non-volatile memory device. Each storage device 315 is arranged and configured so that it does not interfere or interact with the communications signals communicated over the media segment 305.
  • the connector assembly 320 also includes a second contact arrangement (e.g., a media reading interface) 324.
  • the media reading interface 324 is accessible through the socket port 325.
  • the second contact arrangement 324 is aligned with and configured to interface with the second contact members 314 of the media segment to receive the physical layer information from the storage device 315 when the connector arrangement 310 is inserted into the socket 325 of the connector assembly 320.
  • the storage device interfaces 314 and the media reading interfaces 324 each comprise three (3) leads -- a power lead, a ground lead, and a data lead.
  • the three leads of the storage device interface 314 come into electrical contact with three (3) corresponding leads of the media reading interface 324 when the corresponding media segment is inserted in the corresponding port 325.
  • a two-line interface is used with a simple charge pump.
  • additional leads can be provided (e.g., for potential future applications). Accordingly, the storage device interfaces 314 and the media reading interfaces 324 may each include four (4) leads, five (5) leads, six (6) leads, etc.
  • the storage device 315 also may include a processor or micro-controller, in addition to the storage for the physical layer information.
  • the micro-controller can be used to execute software or firmware that, for example, performs an integrity test on the cable 305 (e.g., by performing a capacitance or impedance test on the sheathing or insulator that surrounds the cable 305, (which may include a metallic foil or metallic filler for such purposes)).
  • the micro-controller can communicate that fact to a programmable processor (e.g., processor 206 of FIG. 2 ) associated with the port using the storage device interface (e.g., by raising an interrupt).
  • the micro-controller also can be used for other functions.
  • the connector assembly 320 also can support or enclose a second printed circuit board 328, which connects to the second contact arrangement 324.
  • the second printed circuit board 328 manages the physical layer information communicated from a storage device 315 through second contacts 314, 324.
  • the second printed circuit board 328 is positioned on an opposite side of the connector assembly 320 from the first printed circuit board 326.
  • the printed circuit boards 326, 328 can be positioned on the same side or on different sides.
  • the second printed circuit board 328 is positioned horizontally relative to the connector assembly 320 (see FIG. 3 ).
  • the second printed circuit board 328 is positioned vertically relative to the connector assembly 320.
  • the second printed circuit board 328 can be communicatively connected to one or more programmable electronic processors and/or one or more network interfaces.
  • one or more such processors and interfaces can be arranged as components on the printed circuit board 328.
  • one of more such processor and interfaces can be arranged on a separate circuit board that is coupled to the second printed circuit board 328.
  • the second printed circuit board 328 can couple to other circuit boards via a card edge type connection, a connector-to-connector type connection, a cable connection, etc.
  • the network interface is configured to send the physical layer information to the data network (e.g., see signals S2 of FIG. 1 ).
  • FIGS. 4-19 provide an example implementation of physical layer management networks and components for electrical (e.g., copper) communications applications.
  • FIGS. 4-8 show an example of a connector arrangement 3000 in the form of a modular plug 3002 for terminating an electrical communications cable.
  • FIGS. 9-19 show an example connector assembly 3100 in the form of a patch panel 3102 defining at least one socket 3106, which can receive the connector arrangement 3000 for signal transmission.
  • the connector arrangement 3000 includes an RJ plug 3002 that connects to the end of an electrical segment of communications media, such as twisted pair copper cable.
  • the socket 3106 of the connector assembly 3100 defines an RJ jack (e.g., an RJ-45 jack).
  • the RJ plug 3002 is insertable into a port of a mating RJ jack 3106 in the patch panel 3102 of the connector assembly 3100 as will be described below.
  • the connector arrangement 3000 and connector assembly 3100 can define other types of electrical connections.
  • the plug 3002 includes a plug nose body 3004 for holding main signal contacts 3012, which are electrically connected to segments of communications media terminated at the plug 3002.
  • the main contacts 3012 may be connected to twisted pair conductors of a communications cable.
  • the main signal contacts 3012 are arranged at a front end 3014 of the plug 3002. The main signal contacts 3012 are positioned to electrically connect to contacts positioned in the jack 3106 for signal transmission.
  • the plug 3002 further includes a finger tab 3050, which facilitates latching the connector arrangement 3000 to the connector assembly 3100.
  • the finger tab 3050 includes a latch surface 3052 for latching to the connector assembly 3100.
  • the finger tab 3050 extends from the plug nose body 3004.
  • plugs 3002 also include a keying structure 3015 that is shaped to mate with a keyway 3065 defined in the connector assembly 3100.
  • the keying structure 3015 is formed at a base of the finger tab 3050.
  • Certain types of plugs 3002 also include wire managers 3008 for managing the electrical segments of communications media (e.g., twisted wire pairs) and a strain relief boot 3010 which snaps to the plug nose body 3004.
  • the plug 3002 also includes a plug cover 3006 that mounts on the plug nose body 3004 (see FIGS. 4-6 ).
  • the plug cover 3006 defines side opening 3066 for receiving the side tabs 3062 defined on the plug nose body 3004.
  • Certain types of plug covers 3006 mount over the finger tab 3050.
  • the plug cover 3006 may defines a cavity, slot, or recess for receiving the finger tab 3050.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a plug component 3003 including the storage device 3030 and plug nose body 3004.
  • the second contacts 3026 are located within the keying structure 3015.
  • the keying structure 3015 defines slotted openings (e.g., see slotted openings 3072 of FIG. 4 ) providing access to the second contacts 3026 (see FIG. 6 ).
  • the plug cover 3006 defines the slotted openings 3072 for contacts 3026 to be exposed for contact with mating contacts of a media reading interface 3188 of the connector assembly 3100.
  • the connector arrangement 3000 also can include a communications device 3036 that is configured to send and receive communications signals to and from a local source.
  • the communications device 3036 can include an IR transceiver.
  • Such a communications device 3036 can enable a technician to read and/or write data to the storage device 3030 using an infra-red wand or probe (e.g., a handheld wand or probe). Accordingly, the technician can access information stored on the connector arrangement 3000 without plugging the connector arrangement 3000 into a port of connector assembly 3100.
  • the storage device 3030 can be arranged on a circuit 3020 ( FIG. 8 ) that is mounted to the modular plug 3002 (see FIGS. 7-8 ).
  • the circuit 3020 is positioned between plug nose body 3004 and plug cover 3006. In the example shown in FIG. 6 , at least a portion of the circuit 3020 is located within the keying structure 3015.
  • additional components such as the communications device 3036, can be arranged on the circuit 3020.
  • the circuit 3020 includes a substrate 3022 with conductive traces 3024 connecting lands 3028 to the second contacts 3026 (e.g., see FIGS. 6-8 ).
  • the circuit 3020 also includes circuit components, including the media storage device 3030, installed at the lands 3028.
  • the storage device 3030 may be accessed via the second contacts 3026.
  • the storage device 3030 includes an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) 3034.
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
  • the storage device 3030 can include any suitable type of memory.
  • the circuit components also may include a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) 3032.
  • MOSFET metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor
  • the flexible circuit 3020 is positioned along an outer surface 3042 of plug nose body 3004.
  • the extending portion is positioned on the same side of the plug as the finger tab 3050.
  • the base portion 3038 of the flexible circuit 3020 is positioned along a periphery of surface 3042.
  • Extending portion 3040 is positioned over a flexible rib 3046 of plug nose body 3004.
  • Rib 3046 supports flexible circuit 3020 in the area of extending portion 3040 so that contacts 3026 are positioned to engage the media reading interface 3188 associated with the connector assembly 3100.
  • Rib 3046 includes retainer pegs 3058 for engaging holes 3060 on extending portion 3040 of the flexible circuit 3020 for retention.
  • Connector assembly 3100 forms a patch panel 3102 for rack or frame mounting and defines a plurality of ports 3104.
  • Connector assembly 3100 includes a plurality of modular RJ jack modules (e.g., RJ 45 jack modules) 3106 which snap-fit to connector assembly 3100 to define the ports 3104.
  • RJ jack modules 3106 connect to twisted pair cables, or other signal transmission structures, such as PCBs.
  • a front opening 3110 of each jack module 3106 receives the front end 3014 ( FIG. 4 ) of the plug 3002 to enable main signal transmission from the cable through jack module 3106 to another cable or other signal transmission media.
  • Certain types of jack modules 3106 are configured to latchingly receive the finger tab 3050 to secure the plug 3002 to the jack module 3106.
  • the connector assembly 3100 also includes a media reading interface 3188 ( FIGS. 11 and 17 ) that permits reading (e.g., by a processor) of the information stored in the storage device 3030 of the connector arrangement 3000.
  • the information read from the storage device 3030 can be transferred to a physical layer management network (e.g., network 101 of FIG. 1 , network 218 of FIG. 2 , etc.).
  • a physical layer management network e.g., network 101 of FIG. 1 , network 218 of FIG. 2 , etc.
  • the circuitry associated with storage device 3030 and the circuitry associated with media reading interface 3188 does not affect the main signal interface between the plug and the jack.
  • the patch panel 3102 includes circuitry 3180 ( FIG. 9 ) mounted to a frame 3120 and a front panel or fascia 3160 (see FIG. 10 ).
  • the circuitry 3180 is enclosed between the frame 3120 and the fascia 3160.
  • Certain types of circuitry 3180 include a main PCB 3182 ( FIG. 9 ).
  • the main PCB 3182 is mounted to the fascia 3160, which is mounted to the frame 3120.
  • the main PCB 3182 defines openings 3183 that align with ports of the jack modules 306. Each opening is configured to enable passage of a modular plug 3002 through the PCB 3182 and into one of the modular jacks 3106 (e.g., see FIGS. 17-18 ).
  • the main PCB 3182 includes a main communications interface connector 3184 and jack interface connectors 3186 (see FIGS. 11-12 ).
  • Jack interface connectors 3186 form the media reading interface 3188 for connector assembly 3100.
  • the jack interface connectors 3186 include a contact set 3190 having a body 3192 and projections 3194 for connecting to the main PCB 3182 through holes 3218 defined in the PCB 3182.
  • Contact set 3190 includes a plurality of conductive contacts 3198.
  • PLM functionality can be retrofitted to existing systems.
  • conventional jack modules can be snap-fitted into a frame 3120 coupled to a main PCB 3182 as described above.
  • the main PCB 3182 also defines holes 3210 ( FIG. 9 ) for heat staking main PCB 3182 to front panel 3160 (e.g., see FIG. 12 ). Locator holes 3212 align with posts 3166 of front panel 3160 to facilitate assembly of the PCB 3182 to front panel 3160 (see FIG. 11 ).
  • the circuitry 3180 includes an LED indicator 3216 adjacent each opening 3183 of the PCB 3182. In the example shown, each LED indicator 3216 is a bi-color indicator.
  • a microswitch 3124 ( FIG. 17 ) can be mounted to the PCB 3182 adjacent to each opening 3183 for sensing the presence of a connector arrangement 3000 inserted into the corresponding jack 3106.
  • the frame 3120 includes a main portion 3122 and ends 3124, 3126. Each end 3124, 3126 of the frame 3120 includes holes 3128 to mount frame 3120 to a rack.
  • the main portion 3122 of the frame 3120 includes upper and lower flanges 3140. Tabs 3142 on the flanges 3140 cooperate with a complementary mating structure on the fascia 3160 to connect the fascia 3160 to the frame 3120 (see FIG. 13 ).
  • Standoffs 3144 accept screws 3145 or other fasteners for mounting the front panel 3160 to the frame 3120.
  • the main portion 3122 of the frame 3120 defines one or more openings 3132 configured to receive the jack modules 3106.
  • Frame 3120 also defines a second aperture 3134 ( FIG. 10 ) configured to receive the communications interface connector 3184 (e.g., see FIG. 15 ).
  • the front panel 3160 defines openings 3162 that align with openings 3110 of the jack modules 3106 when the jack modules 3106 are mounted to the frame 3120. Plugs 3002 of the connector arrangement 3000 can be inserted through the openings 3162 and into the jacks 3106.
  • the front panel 3160 also defines openings 3164 for the passage of light signals from the LED indicators 3216 of the internal circuitry 3180.
  • each opening 3162 of the front panel 3160 defines a keyway 3165 shaped to receive the keying structure 3015 of the connector arrangement 3000.
  • each opening 3162 defines a recessed keyway 3165 extending downwardly.
  • the finger tabs 3050 of certain types of connector arrangements 3000 are configured to latch in the keyway 3165.
  • the opening 3162 and keyway 3165 are generally T-shaped (e.g., see FIG. 10 ).
  • FIG. 19 shows an example connector arrangement 3000 being inserted into an example connector assembly 3100.
  • information is read from media storage device 3030 of the connector arrangement 3000 by a CPU card 3300 connected to main communications interface connector 3184 (see FIG. 16 ).
  • the CPU card 3300 includes circuitry and components including a processor that is configured to read information obtained from the storage device 3030 of the connector arrangement 3000.
  • Communications ports 3302, 3304 of the CPU card 3300 can be connected to the physical layer management network.
  • a power port 3306 also can be defined by the CPU card 3300.
  • FIGS. 20-38 provide another example implementation of physical layer management networks and components for electrical (e.g., copper) communications applications.
  • FIGS. 20- 22 show another example of a connector arrangement 4000 in the form of a modular plug 4002 for terminating an electrical communications cable (not shown).
  • FIGS. 23-38 show an example connector assembly 4100 and components thereof.
  • the connector assembly 4100 is in the form of a patch panel 4102 defining at least one socket 4106, which can receive the connector arrangement 4000 for signal transmission.
  • the connector arrangement 4000 includes an RJ plug 4002 that connects to the end of an electrical segment of communications media, such as twisted pair copper cable (not shown).
  • the RJ plug 4002 is insertable into a port of a mating RJ jack (e.g., an RJ-45 jack) 4106 in the patch panel 4102 of the connector assembly 4100 as will be described below (see FIG. 38 ).
  • the connector arrangement 4000 and connector assembly 4100 can define other types of electrical connections.
  • the plug 4002 includes a plug nose body 4004 ( FIG. 22 ) for holding main signal contacts 4012, which are electrically connected to the twisted pair conductors of the communications cable.
  • the main signal contacts 4012 are arranged at a front end 4014 of the plug 4002.
  • the main signal contacts 4012 electrically connect to contacts positioned in the jack module 4106 for signal transmission.
  • the plug nose body 4004 further includes a finger tab 4050, which facilitates latching the connector arrangement 4000 to the connector assembly 4100.
  • the finger tab 4050 includes a latch surface 4052 for latching to the connector assembly 4100.
  • the plug 4002 also includes a plug cover 4006 that mounts on the plug nose body 4004 (see FIGS. 22 ).
  • the plug cover 4006 mounts to an opposite side of the plug nose body 4004 from which the finger tab 4050 extends.
  • the plug cover 4006 defines latch arms 4007 configured to be received in openings 4003 defined in the plug nose body 4004.
  • the plug cover 4006 also defines a plurality of slotted openings 4009 for circuit contacts to be exposed for contact with mating contacts 4190 of the media reading interface 4188 of the connector assembly 4100.
  • the plug cover 4006 defines two sets of slotted openings 4009. A platform 4005 extends between the two sets of slotted openings 4009.
  • the plug 4002 also includes a wire manager 4008 for managing the twisted wire pairs and a strain relief boot 4010, which snaps to the plug nose body 4004 (see FIG. 22 ).
  • the connector arrangement 4000 also includes a storage device 4030 ( FIG. 22 ) that is configured to store information (e.g., an identifier and/or attribute information) pertaining to the segment of physical communications media (e.g., the plug 4002 and/or the electrical cable terminated thereat).
  • the connector arrangement 4000 also can include additional components to aid in physical layer management.
  • the connector arrangement 4000 also can include a communications device (not shown) that is configured to send and receive communications signals to and from a local source.
  • the communications device can include an IR transceiver.
  • Such a communications device can enable a technician to read and/or write data to the storage device 4030 using an infra-red wand or probe (e.g., a handheld wand or probe). Accordingly, the technician can access information stored on the connector arrangement 4000 without unplugging the connector arrangement 4000 from a port of connector assembly 4100.
  • the storage device 4030 can be arranged on a circuit 4020 ( FIG. 22 ) that is mounted to the modular plug 4002 (see FIG. 22 ).
  • the circuit 4020 is positioned between plug nose body 4004 and plug cover 4006.
  • additional components such as a MOSFET or a communications device, can be arranged on the circuit 4020.
  • the circuit 4020 includes a substrate with conductive traces electrically connecting contacts and lands.
  • the circuit 4020 also includes circuit components, including the media storage device 4030, at the lands.
  • the circuit 4020 includes a MOSFET 4032, an EEPROM 4034.
  • the EEPROM 4034 forms the media storage device 4030 for modular plug 4002. In other implementations, however, the storage device 4030 can include any suitable type of memory.
  • the circuit 4020 is an FR-4 PCB 4022 defining a U-shaped body having a base 4024 and legs 4026.
  • the MOSFET 4032 and the EEPROM 4034 can be mounted to the base 4024 of the PCB 4022.
  • the circuit contacts are arranged on the legs 4026 of the PCB 4022.
  • the circuit contacts permit connection of the EEPROM 4034 to a media reading interface 4188 of the connector assembly 4100 as will be disclosed herein.
  • contacts of the media reading interface 4188 can extend through the slotted openings 4009 to connect to the circuit contacts.
  • connector assembly 4100 forms a patch panel 4102 for rack or frame mounting and defines a plurality of ports 4104 (see FIG. 31 ).
  • connector assembly 4100 includes one or more modular RJ 45 jack modules 4106, which snap-fit to connector assembly 4100 to define the ports 4104 (see FIG. 38 ).
  • the RJ jack modules 4106 connect to twisted pair cables, or other signal transmission structures, such as PCBs. Plugs 4002 are inserted into jack modules 4106 to enable main signal transmission from the cable through jack module 4106 to another cable or other signal transmission media.
  • the connector assembly 4100 also includes a media reading interface 4188 ( FIG. 25 ) that permits reading (e.g., by a processor) of the information stored in the storage device 4030 of the connector arrangement 4000.
  • the information read from the storage device 4030 can be transferred to a physical layer management network (e.g., network 101 of FIG. 1 , network 218 of FIG. 2 , etc.) as will be disclosed herein.
  • a physical layer management network e.g., network 101 of FIG. 1 , network 218 of FIG. 2 , etc.
  • the circuitry associated with storage device 4030 and the circuitry associated with media reading interface 4188 does not affect the main signal transmission interface between the plug and the jack.
  • the patch panel 4102 includes internal circuitry 4180 ( FIGS. 23-24 ) enclosed between a frame 4120 ( FIGS. 28-30 ) and a fascia 4160 (see FIG. 31 ).
  • Circuitry 4180 includes a main PCB 4182 ( FIG. 23 ).
  • the main PCB 4182 includes a main communications interface connector 4184 and storage interface connectors 4186 (see FIGS. 11-12 ).
  • the communications interface connector 4184 is mounted to an upper end of the main PCB 4182 and the storage interface connectors 4186 are mounted to a lower end of the PCB 4182.
  • Storage interface connectors 4186 form the media reading interface 4188 for connector assembly 4100.
  • the storage interface connectors 4186 include a set of contacts 4190 that extend over a bottom edge of the PCB 4182.
  • a modular plug 4002 can be arranged within the connector assembly 4100 so that the circuit contacts on the plug PCB 4022 contact the contacts 4190 on the PCB 4182.
  • the contacts 4190 are split into two spaced groups.
  • a microswitch 4224 can be mounted to the PCB 4182 adjacent to each storage interface connector 4182 for sensing the presence of a connector arrangement 4000 inserted into the corresponding jack 4106.
  • the microswitch 4224 extends downwardly from the PCB 4182 between the two groups of contacts 4190 (see FIG. 25 ).
  • the microswitch 4224 is depressed by the base 4005 of the plug 4002.
  • the PCB 4182 also includes an LED indicator 4216 adjacent each storage interface connector 4186 of the PCB 4182 (see FIG. 25 ).
  • each LED indicator 4216 is a bi-color indicator.
  • the indicator 4216 can be used to indicate a particular jack module 4106 to a technician.
  • the indicator 4216 can be lit to indicate into which jack module 4106 a technician should insert a plug 4002.
  • the indicator 4216 also can indicate which jack module 4106 contains a particular plug 4002.
  • the frame 4120 includes a main portion 4122 and ends 4124, 4126. Each end 4124, 4126 of the frame 4120 defines holes 4128 to mount frame 4120 to a rack.
  • the main portion 4122 of the frame 4120 includes upper and lower flanges 4140.
  • the main portion 4122 defines one or more openings 4132 configured to receive the jack modules 4106.
  • Frame 4120 also defines a second aperture 4134 ( FIG. 28 ) configured to receive the communications interface connector 4184 (e.g., see FIG. 33 ).
  • the fascia 4160 is coupled to the frame 4120 to secure the PCB 4182 therebetween.
  • the fascia 4160 defines opening 4162 ( FIG. 31 ) that align with openings 4110 of the jack modules 4106 when the jack modules 4106 are mounted to the frame 4120.
  • the PCB 4182 is arranged above the openings 4162. Plugs 4002 of the connector arrangement 4000 can be inserted through the openings 4162 and into the jack modules 4106.
  • the fascia 4160 also defines openings 4164 for the passage of light signals from the LED indicators 4216 of the internal circuitry 4180 (see FIG. 31 ).
  • the fascia 4160 can be formed in multiple pieces.
  • the fascia 4160 includes an upper piece 4161 and a lower portion 4171.
  • the upper and lower pieces 4161, 4171 cooperate to define openings 4162.
  • the upper piece 4161 includes legs 4166 extending downwardly from a main portion 4165 to define slots 4167 ( FIG. 26 ).
  • the lower piece 4171 includes flanges 4172 that extend upwardly from a transverse portion 4174 to define slots 4173 ( FIG. 28 ).
  • the legs 4166 and flanges 4172 cooperate to merge slots 4167 and 4173 into openings 4162 (e.g., see FIG. 31 ).
  • the upper piece 4161 of the fascia 4160 also includes flanges 4168, which protrude inwardly from either end of the main portion 4165.
  • the flanges 4168 are separated sufficiently to accommodate the communications interface connector 4184 (see FIG. 27 ).
  • the connector assembly 4100 is assembled by mounting the PCB 4182 to the upper piece 4161 of the fascia 4160 to form a first unit.
  • Locator holes 4212 ( FIG. 26 ) defined by the PCB 4182 align with posts 4166 ( FIG. 27 ) of upper piece 4161 of the fascia 4160 to facilitate assembly of the PCB 4182 to fascia 4160 (see FIGS. 26-27 ).
  • the PCB 4182 also defines cutouts 4185 that accommodate standoffs 4144 protruding inwardly from the upper piece 4161 of the fascia 4160.
  • the lower piece 4171 of the fascia 4160 mounts to the frame 4120 to form a second unit (see FIGS. 28-29 ).
  • the lower piece 4171 includes ends 4175 that define openings 4176 that align with openings 4128 on frame ends 4124 and 4126.
  • one or more fasteners can secure the ends 4175 of the lower piece 4171 to the ends 4124, 4126 of the frame 4120.
  • fasteners can be inserted through the main body of the frame 4120 and/or fascia 4160.
  • the first unit is removably coupled to the second unit (see FIGS. 30-31 ).
  • Tabs 4142 on the flanges 4140 cooperate with a complementary mating structure on the flanges 4168 of the fascia 4160 to connect the fascia 4160 to the frame 4120 (see FIG. 31 ).
  • Standoffs 4144 accept screws 4145 or other fasteners for mounting the front panel 4160 to the frame 4120.
  • the first unit includes only the upper fascia 4161, the first unit can be removed from the second unit without disturbing the jack modules 4106 and modular plugs 4002 mounted to the second unit. Accordingly, the PCB 4182 can be replaced by replacing the upper piece 4161 of the fascia 4160 without unplugging the plug modules 4002 from the jack modules 4106.
  • the CPU card 4300 includes circuitry and components including a processor that is configured to read information obtained from the storage device 4030 of the connector arrangement 4000.
  • Communications ports 4302, 4304 of the CPU card 4300 can be connected to the physical layer management network.
  • a power port 4306 also can be defined by the CPU card 4300.

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